little fog in sunol and look, the altamont pass continues with a slower drive, and that's one of the only slow spots that sticks around for this morning. the bay bridge toll plaza never has had the metering lights activated, maybe later on in the morning, but right now it's a great drive into the city. a lot of people on vacation maybe. so, yeah, vacation for us? yeah, exactly. well, that's what's happening on today in the bay. today's show starts right now. we'll see you later. good monday morning. the nati good monday morning. the nation pausing to honor the remarkable life of jimmy carter. >> a president and peacemaker who shaped the country and the world for decades. it is december 30th. this is "today". honoring an icon. jimmy carter, america's longest living president, being remembered

for his unlikely rise to the white house and his continued efforts once out of office as a champion for human rights and peace. >> jimmy carter lived a life measured not by words but by his deeds. >> a day of celebration following carter's death at 100 years old. this morning we'll look back at his life, legacy and his inspiring love story he shared with his beloved wife of 77 years. what went wrong? investigators combing through debris of that devastating plane crash in south korea. nearly 180 people killed after the jet skidded off the runway and burst into flames. grieving families demanding answers. we'll have the very latest. picking up the pieces, cleanup under way across the south after a weekend of severe weather outbreak, including deadly tornadoes. >> it is its a bless just to see the people coming together and helping out where they could help. >> the storms impacting holiday

travel from coast to coast with more rain on the way. we will have the very latest, including your new year's eve forecast. money moves. your guide to last-minute tips and tricks to get your finances and taxes in order before the end of the year. we'll have everything you need to know. all that, plus remembering linda lavin. tributes pouring in for the beloved star of the groundbreaking sitcom "alice." just ahead, we'll celebrate her award-winning career. and sunday night special. >> it's jayden daniels end zone, it is caught for the touchdown! >> the commanders clinch a spot in the playoffs with a thrilling overtime win over the falcons. one washington star capping the celebration with his unforgettable on field proposal. as the road to the super bowl and the altar take shape. today, monday, december 30th, :,

this is "today" with savannah guthrie and 2024. ve f from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> good morning and welcome to "today." thank you for joining us on this monday morning, the last monday morning of 2024. >> can you believe it? i'm peter alexander with hallie jackson. >> savannah and hoda are enjoying this holiday week off. talk about that proposal. jeremy reeves said they needed a win for him to take a knee, and now the rest is their destiny. >> that's a w for love as well on the football field. you got to like seeing that as we close out 2024. but we begin on this last monday of the year with a look at the life and legacy of jimmy carter. the former president who died at the age of 100 at his home in plains, georgia. >> take a look overnight, the empire state building was illuminated in red, white and

blue in carter's honor. president biden addressing the nation, saying carter lived a life measured not by his words but by his deeds and announcing there will be a national day of mourning on january 9th. >> president-elect also paying his respects saying carter did everything in his power to improve the lives of all americans, adding, for that we all owe him a debt of gratitude. >> a moment, we will speak to the biography who has known the former president for years. but, first, a look back at jimmy carter's remarkable life. >> my name is s jimmy caer and i'm running for president. >> he was the longest running president in u.s. history that redefined the post presidency with his dedication to faith and public service. jimmy carter was a virtually unknown politician when he ran for president in 1976. he grew up in the small town of plains on a farm with no electricity or indoor plumbing.

carter attended the u.s. naval academy, studied nuclear physics and worked in the nuclear submarine program. but his father's death brought him back home where he ran the family peanut farm. he served two terms in the georgia state senate before becoming governor. in the old south he was something new. >> the time for racial discrimination is over. >> but beyond georgia, many still did not know who carter was. he even stumped the panelists during an appearance on "what's my line" in 1973. just a year later he announced he was running for president, a fresh voice in the wake of watergate and other scandals. the political outsider and born again christian was viewed by many as a welcome change. carter narrowly beating ford, in the general election, becoming the first president from the deep south in nearly a century. from the very start, jimmy carter signalled his would be a down to earth presidency, walking the entire way from the

capitol to the white house during his inauguration and swapping a suit for a sweater as he discussed the energy crisis. >> there is no way that i or anyone else in the government can solve our energy problems if you are not willing to help. >> once in the white house, carter's lack of experience in politics became a severe handicap. congress blocked some of the key legislative initiatives he prioritized, but carter found more success with matters of foreign policy, emerging as a champion of human rights. >> no member of the united nations can claim that this mistreatment of its citizens is solely its own business. >> the camp david accords a major achievement of his presidency. carter led marathon talks between egypt's anwar sadat and israel's menachem begin, brokering a historic peace treaty that is still in place today. a soviet invasion of afghanistan prompted carter to boycott the

moscow olympics. then there was iran where dozens of americans were taken hostage. the crisis consuming his final year in office. >> any encouraging news for iran, mr. president. >> no. >> a mission to rescue the hostages ended in tragedy. >> it was my decision to attempt the rescue operation. the responsibility is fully my own. >> at home when the economy tanked so did carter's popularity. long lines at the pump became a familiar sight with widespread gas shortages. >> the erosion of our confidence in the future. >> carter blamed the country's troubles on a crisis of confidence. his political weakness brought a challenge from senator ted kennedy for the democratic nomination in 1980, a race carter won, only to face an even more formidable opponent, ronald reagan. >> i'll bring new hope to america. >> jimmy carter lost his bid for re-election in a landslide, but he never lost faith in himself or his principles. carter's love story was one for

the ages. he married in 1946, the girl he knew throughout his childhood became not only his closest friend, but his most trusted adviser. >> the best thing i did was marry rosalynn. that's the pinnacle of my life. >> they went on to have four children and 20 grandchildren. after leaving the white house, the carters dedicated themselves to public service. >> we laid some very careful plans over a period of time, and now i would say that this is the best time of my life. >> in 1982 they established the carter center, promoting democracy around the world. and in 2002, at age 78, carter became only the third american president to be awarded the nobel peace prize. his work for habitat for humanity spanned for decades and both carters continued their work well into their 90s, celebrating milestone birthdays and anniversaries. in november 2023, carter said good-bye to rosalynn, his wife

of 77 years, the longest presidential marriage in history. nearly a year later in october, the former president was seen by the public for whoo would be the last time, celebrating his 100th birthday, punctuated with a navy flyby. carter died sunday at his home in georgia surrounded by his family. his son chip saying, my father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. a leader who worked to serve not only his country, but the world. >> i've had a wonderful life. i've had a thousand friends and i've had an exciting and adventurous and gratifying existence. >> let's bring in jonathan alter who new the president well and is the author of his biography. "his very best: jimmy carter the life." good morning. >> so glad to be here. although, on a sad occasion. >> you have known jimmy carter so well.

so much has been made of not just his presidency but his post-presidential time period as well. although he left washington in 1981, he did not depart the world stage. he did not leave behind his life of public service. >> absolutely. you know, most former presidents they get big bucks giving speeches, get on corporate boards, play a lot of golf. he revolutionized the role. what happened to him was he was a little depressed after he left office in 1981. and in the middle of the night a couple years later, he woke up and said, why can't i do what i did at camp david when i brought egypt and israel together and continue to solve problems? so they established the carter center and did amazing work on peace and global health and democracy promotion and they traveled all over the world. they, you know, slept on mats in

africa and dodged bullets in other countries. it was an astonishingly productive and compelling life after the presidency. but just to make it really clear, there is this assumption that he was a mediocre president and an aspiring former president. the latter is definitely true, but he was not a mediocre president, and this is what needs to be understood about him. >> he obviously led by example, helping build houses for the poor well into his 90s, so often alongside his wife. you got to spend time with president carter for your biography, "the very best." what surprises you about him? what caught you in a way that we may not know? some of the best memories you have of the stories you shared with him. >> well, i was just stunned by how much of a renaissance man he was. you know, he wrote a children's

book, a book of poetry, a novel. he was a master wood worker. he was doing all of these things, in addition to the work of the carter center. he wrote 30 books. that's how he made his living. and, so, the energy level and also the -- the just ceaseless commitment to peace and lifting people up and getting up every day. and the reason i called my book "his very best" was that from the time he was in the nuclear navy he recognized that he needed to just leave it all on the field and that he was an intense guy. and, you know, he rubbed some people the wrong way, but he was always ambitious for something more than his own self-interest, to help other people. >> yohn jonathan alter, we're so glad to have you with us today. i know we will be talking in the days ahead with preparations for that state funeral now happening. >> thank you. we do have much more on president carter's life and legacy throughout the morning. we want to turn to another major story we're following this

morning, the search for answers in that deadly plane crash in south korea. the jet skidding off the runway, slamming into a fence and quickly bursting into flames, killing all but two of the 181 people on board. nbc's steve patterson is following the investigation, and he joins us from the main airport in seoul. steve, good morning. >> reporter: and, peter, this is now the deadliest air-related disaster on korean soil in the country's history. right now the entire nation is in mourning as the entire nation calls for answers. shocking new video showing the final moments of a deadly plane crash in south korea. the passenger plane which touched down without lowering its landed gear skidded on the runway and erupted into flames as it collided with the wall. the jeju flight which was

carrying 175 passengers and six crew from bangkok, only two survived. south korean authorities suggesting a bird strike or poor weather may have caused the action. although former faa and ntsb investigator says that does not appear to add up. >> bird strikes don't bring down airplanes like this, nor do they prevent landing gear from extending. >> reporter: emotions running high as passenger names were read to waiting families. this distraught father saying his daughter was almost home. south korea now observing a week of mourning. this accident just one of a string of aviation incidents in the last week. a klm flight heading to amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing in norway this weekend after what police called a hydraulic failure. while an air canada express flight caught fire. while landing in halifax. and on christmas day, an azerbaijan airlines flight crashed in kazakhstan. the president now blaming russia

for accidentally shooting down the plane, killing 38 people. president putin apologized for the crash, but stopped short of admitting fault. we are learning the ntsb is leading a team of american investigators to the scene in korea to help local officials determine what happened in this jeju crash. >> steve patterson on the ground for us in south korea this morning. thank you. also this morning dangerous weather outbreak of really intense storms spinning off tornadoes down south and affecting holiday travel all across the country. we will get to dylan's full forecast in a moment. but, first, kathy park. anchorage kathy, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. these storms across the south were violent. some of the damage is right here in brandon, mississippi. just take a look. we're told four trees toppled right on to this home. a blue tarp covering up a massive hole. we're hold the homeowner was inside about to fall asleep. incredibly, she made it out

alive. this morning, people across the south cleaning up after a weekend of wild weather. a deadly outbreak of storms tearing through parts of texas. >> oh, my gosh. >> reporter: and georgia with nearly 40 possible tornadoes reported across five states and at least four storm related fatalities. among the victims, an 18-year-old woman in mississippi who died after a tree slammed into her family home. days of severe weather also leaving streets flooded and trees and power lines down across the south. this morning tens of thousands remain without power and countless homes have been reduced to rubble. >> you can look down the hall there. there's the tree. >> reporter: brandon, mississippi, resident brandy free says she's lucky to be alive. >> if i had gone to the bathroom, i would be dead because that's where the tree landed. >> reporter: is it tough to see your home that way? >> god is going to take me through it. >> reporter: in alabama,

neighbors are helping neighbors pick up the pieces. >> it is a blessing to see people come together and helping out where they can help. >> reporter: with millions heading home after the holidays, the weather disrupting travel on the roads. >> it wasn't as bad as it was for thanksgiving, but still is pretty bad. >> reporr: and in the air with hundreds of flights canceled and thousands more delayed on sunday alone. >> we got a text at 1:00 this morning that the plane was delayed five hours. >> reporter: rainy weather could also put a damper on new year's eve celebrations in time's square. >> three, two, one! >> reporter: but massive crowds are still expected to watch the iconic ball drop. and the same storm system that caused all these problems across the soh this weekend is now ow on the move, headed east toward new england bringing heavy rain and strong winds. fortunately the south is getting a break today and the next few days so that all this clean up can we begin. hallie. >> kathy park, thank you. dylan is in for al this weekend tracking storms.

we're getting a first look at what new year's eve will look like. maybe a wet one. >> i know. it is storm after all, right? we should know what will happen by now. but the heavy rain that kathy was talking about is moving up into eastern long island into connecticut and rhode island. we also have wet weather back through cleveland into buffalo and a secondary storm system that will bring in some rain and snow back through the upper midwest and northern plains. this will dive down through eastern nebraska as we go into later this evening. we will see rain from arkansas into missouri. we'll see some of that heavier rain. and this is going to make for the rainy new year's eve for new york city. here you see by 8:00 tomorrow evening we will see some of the rain. for those folks hanging out there well before the ball drops, we will see some of that rain. whether or not it is still raining at midnight is still to be determined. it will be close. 11:00, 11:30, we will see that rain come to an end. most of the evening will be pretty damp as this area of low

pressure moves through. on the back side, we'll see some colder temperatures wrap in some lake-effect snow. for today, we also have record high temperatures across the southern plains and windy conditions will increase the fire risk in that area, too. we'll get to your local forecast in the next 30 seconds. the year. some low clouds through san jose, but we start in those upper 40s. visibility changes though, as we head out towards pleasanton and also come down into the low 40s there. 37

degrees right now in santa rosa. you are under that frost advisory for the next hour and a half or so. we will see cold mornings for the next couple of days, but staying dry as we head into 2025. and that's your latest forecast. >> new year's eve, where we'll all be up to 9:45. >> if i make it that long. >> ahead right here, with the end of the year almost here, we'll have a guide to the last minute money moves you should be making before the ball drops. plus, we will take a closer look at the life and legacy of jimmy carter through the inspiring decades long life story he shared with his wife rosalynn. but, first, th

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years in hospice care. the carter center says he was surrounded by loved ones at his home in plains, georgia. president biden delivered a moving tribute last night. former president jimmy carter calling him an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian. president biden has declared january 9th to be a national day of mourning for president carter. time now to get a look at our forecast. cinthia pimentel is in for kerry this morning, and we're wearing those thick winter coats to start. laura. and really, all week long as we get those morning lows down into the 30s and some 40s. but after that, we get into days mixed in with sunshine here in our inland valleys. if you're going to the niners game, i would wear some gloves and maybe some long sleeves underneath those jerseys. it's going to come down into the 40s there in santa clara tonight we take a look at our extended forecast. the next shot of rain doesn't look to come in here until friday. so you have a couple of days to enjoy san francisco and along

the peninsula with friends and family visiting. we'll watch the fog in those overnight hours of tuesday on into wednesday, but for now, it looks good to go. laura. all right. thank you very much, cynthia. well, the today show just moments away. but for more local news you can stay with today in the bay, we stream on roku, pluto and other platforms. live at 8:00. a local aviation expert joins us live to discuss the new rules. airlines must now follow. also, the refund you're entitled to if your flight is delayed

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the playoffs after that dramatic ot win over the falcons on sunday night football. the final 30-24. tough words for this eagles fan to say, but there you go. look at this. how did safety jeremy reeves celebrate? how about a marriage proposal to his long-time girlfriend. huge hug, obviously. gang, that is a yes, she said. congratulations to both of them. congratulations to the commanders. we can say that. we're allowed to say that here. >> something in the water in washington these day, huh? a little bit of an engagement to celebrate these days. we're here with kaylee hartung, a perfect fit for this 7:30 half an hour. you get a weekend off from football, so we thought we would bring you indoors. >> i really appreciate that. i know. >> warming up with us. >> nasty weather outside. we're safe in here. how about this? our inside the game feature following that commanders win, do you know they are one of the only two teams in the nfl who has a marching band?

who doesn't love a band? i think it will be fun to see what that's like. >> we will put you behind the trombone in a bit. >> nobody wants to see that. >> we begin with jimmy carter. carter once said the best thing he ever did was marry his wife rosalynn. it was truly a love story for the ages. >> it was. andrea mitchell is joining us with more now. good morning. >> good morning to you. well, the couple was married for 77 years. until rosalynn carter's death last year. those 77 years were filled with lots of sweet memories. a love story that spanned more than seven decades. former president jimmy carter and first lady rosalynn carter, who were the longest married first couple, surpassed 77 years of marriage. >> i can't believe. >> both growing up in plains, georgia. the carters went on n their fit date in 1945. though rosalynn rejected the

first proposal, they tied the knot on july 7th, 1946. their love saw them through raising four children, a presidential term, running the family farm supply business, humanitarian work around the world and a cancer diagnosis. from sharing a kiss on the presidential debate stage to a smooch on the kiss cam at a 2019 nba game, their relationship wasn't without tribulations, though. the couple reflecting on writing a book together on "today". >> we really did have a terrible time writing the book. >> we thought perhaps the last chapter would be about our divorce. >> former carter white house communications director in 2021 reflecting on how they worked together as a team. >> they treat each other as equals, and they always have. >> the 39th president sharing this marriage advice with judy woodruff on pbs. >> we make up and give each other a kiss before we go to sleep. >> the carters celebrated their milestone anniversary together in their home of plains, georgia.

>> to my wife rosalynn, i want to express a particular gratitude for being the right woman that i chose for my wife. [ applause ] >> thank you. i love you. >> last year, the former first lady passed away at the age of 96. carter coming out of hospice care to bid her good-bye. his daughter spoke on his behalf. reading from a love letter he wrote to mrs. carter while serving in the navy. >> every time i have been away from you, i have been thrilled when i returned to discover just how wonderful you are. >> just an incredible love story, andrea. rosalynn was jimmy carter's partner in love, partner in life. but he was also his partner in politics, too. >> absolutely. certainly, right? she attended cabinet meetings, key briefings, even spoke on

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simpsons" to start you off here. >> maybe you don't have to be quite as diligent as ned flanders there. with 2024 almost at an end, there are things you need to do now to get your finances in order. >> all right. here with a closer look at the tax moves to make, christine romans. nice to see you and early happy new year to you. >> taxes for breakfast, everybody loves that. >> yeah, exactly. that's some heavy heat in the morning, right? walk us through this. what are the key basics you should be thinking about. >> sure. this is an important time of the year to make sure you have everything under control for this year. and you're looking to next year. first, if you are in your company retirement plan, make sure you have maxed that out. for example, if they give a max contribution, make sure you got 6% that you are taking out every year. maybe you might be too late for this year, but you will definitely be set up for this year. you can put $23,000 a year this year away. if you are in an ira, you can

put in less than that, $7,000. if you are 50 or older, you can put in an extra $7500 into your 401(k). the fsa money, use it or lose it by december 31st. i always buy prescription sunglasses and a nice humidifier for the kids' room. you can use that money for that. if you are 73 or older, you have to take out your required distribution. >> nobody wants to pay more in taxes come april. what can people do more to pay less. >> you want to cut your income. you can do that by putting money in your 401(k). you can do it by giving charitable donations. it depends if you do the standard deductions. you have to do that by midnight tomorrow. put money away in the college 529 savings plan. this will cut your -- this will ease tax deductions for you, too. this is an important way to cut your tax bill. you can start at the health savings account. that is something that can either be offered through your

company or you can look if you are in a high-deductible plan, you can go ahead and do that. 38, 40 states now offer tax deductions to put money away for college benefits. >> wow. >> this is a no-brainer. i always say there are things that rich people do that all of us can try to do that -- rich people do this. if you have a little money to put away, this will put cut your tax bill. do it. do it, please. >> do it. it is so hard to keep up. tax rules change every year. what do we need to know for next year? >> the standard deduction, which most people take on the taxes, that will rise to about 15 -- it will rise by $1,500. families that meet the requirements for earned income tax goes up by $400. if you happen to have a rich relative, you're lucky because they can give away $19,000 without any kind of tax liability for them. and then there will be changes in the income tax brackets because of inflation. every year is adjusted by inflation.

you can go to irs.gov. find out what your tax bracket will be next year. >> i love it, if you have a rich relative. >> it is good for a whole bunch of reasons. >> everybody is looking through the family rolodex. and what are things you should think of before you make major decisions in terms of taxes? >> if you have simple taxes, go to the irs. it's never been easier to file a simple tax return. that could make this a nice, smooth tax season. file for me at irs.gov. if you have a more complicated return, you can finish your taxes all the way by october. so those are a couple of important things. those seem like they're weeks out in the future. >> it's crazy. >> a little charitable donation is a good way to end the year. >> you might have done it along the way. you might have had a museum membership. part of that might be tax deductible. you can think about what you

spent your money -- a lot of people at the end of the year give to their religious organizations. i think a lot of places are getting checks today and tomorrow. so don't forget. >> thank you so much. we'll get another check of the weather now from dylan briefly. >> good morning, everyone. we do have some pretty wet weather across new england this morning. that will exit and move east then we will see things clear. it is warm temperatures across texas. a little slick going across south dakota today. into tomorrow for the last day of the year, plenty of sunshine across the western half of the cou country, but this storm system gathering through the ohio river valleys, this will make its way to the northeast by the time we get to new year's eve. for those folks waiting up to the ball dro it will be a wet one. at least temperatures will be in and chilly start in san rafael 39 degrees right now, but we will warm things up and finally

see a dry day after a stormy weekend. highs there of about 58 this afternoon. we'll see the upper 50s stick around in our inland valleys some cold mornings, but at least no rain. that could change though as we go on into the weekend. so enjoy the dry and cool w forecast. >> dylan, thank you so much. still to come, they are all in this together. wait until you see the newest celebration dance from the minnesota vikings. >> that's a real team effort there. but, first, the tributes pouring in for linda lavin who became a tv icon as the beloved alice. we'll celebrate her life right after this. nearly 1 million people 65 and older. that's nearly 1 million moms, dads,

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this morning, of course, tributes are pouring in. >> emilie ikeda is here with more. >> good morning to you. a representative for lavin reporting the actress died unexpectedly yesterday due to complications from lung cancer that had recently been discovered. she became a role model for working class moms, serving up laughs, sass and inspiration. on television, audiences knew her as alice. >> hi, travis. what would you like? on the menu, on the menu. >> the fast-talking single mother with the sharp wit working as a waitress. >> the thing is my tom is growing up very fast and i want to know what you're teaching him. >> leading the show in the late '70s and '80s. >> the truth is that i overslept. >> do you have an alarm clock? >> yeah, i do. but it just rings. >> so? >> so i need a clock that rips the covers off me and throws cold water on my face.

>> the show striking a cord with audiences from the iconic punch line. >> would you like to do something for me. >> like what? >> kiss my grits! >> to lavin's beloved character. she spoke about the impact here on "today". >> alice changed my life. >> lavin who earned two golden globes for the role often crediting the show for raising awareness to the struggles of an everyday working woman. >> mel is paying them $2.60 an hour. >> we only get $2.35. >> it was on the broadway stage where lavin got her first big break. first nominated for a tony in 1970 and finally nabbing the award for broadway bound almost two decades later. >> i'm so glad you like my work. i'm so proud. and so moved and so grateful. >> lavin's career spanning decades with her powerhouse

presence felt on the big screen and small. >> you go for much younger women, right? you do. but if you are free this weekend, although i'm sure you are not, maybe you'd like to go to dinner. you wouldn't, right? >> this morning hollywood remembering an iconic actress whose talent knew no bounds. >> and lavin stayed busy even if recent weeks. with work on the new netflix series "no good deed," the creators of that show releasing a statement overnight saying in part, working with linda was one of the highlights of our careers. the entire staff and crew will miss her beyond measure. we know fans won't soon forget the iconic pink uniform. >> long life, long career, incredible. >> i'll turn kiss my grits into a catch phrase. such a relatable character that so many americans loved for so long. still ahead, the story behind a very unusual buddy the elf sighting you just have to see to believe. we'll show you what will farrell was up to this weekend coming up

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west oakland's bart. then they hit a medical supply van. witnesses tell us that the police vehicles did have their lights on, and it does appear that they were speeding to this call of a person in distress. now to a live look at the san francisco skyline, the city getting ready to ring in the new year. the annual new year's eve fireworks display is set for wednesday night. the show will happen just south of the ferry building near pier 14, where mission street intersects the embarcadero. several streets will be closed to traffic along the embarcadero. those attending the show are urged to use public transportation. let's get a check of your new year's forecast. new year's eve eve today, last monday of the year, and we have some gorgeous skies, but that left those chilly overnight temperatures and that will continue for the next couple of days. of course, we'll watch for our new year's eve plans. it's looking dry, chilly in some spots, and of course the fog might be an issue in san francisco. we'll continue to track that. we go on and talk about a chance of rain returning for the first weekend in 2025,

so i'll wait for you on our streaming newscast at eight to tell you all those details back to you. tay show just moments away, but for more local news, stay with today in the bay. streaming now on roku, pluto and other platforms. live at 8:00. a local aviation expert joins us live to discuss the new rules airlines must follow. also, the refund you're entitled to if your flight is delay or canceleded

it's 8:00 on "today." coming up, remembering jimmy carter. this morning a look at the former president's extraordinary life. >> my name is jimmy carter, and i'm running for president. >> from his time in the white house to his humanitarian work after leaving office. >> jimmy carter stands as a

model of what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose. a life of principle, faith and humility. >> the legacy he leaves behind coming up. then, marching on. we're taking you inside the game with the washington commanders marching band, one of just two in the nfl. >> what does it mean to be a part of this long tradition? >> it is really meaningful. it is an honor. and it is an honor to be there with all of these musicians. a lot of them are long-time fans. >> a closer look at the beloved group. all that, plus inside snl's iconic auditions. >> seth meyers. >> tracy morgan. >> kate mckinnon. >> andy samberg. gilda radner. >> buddy the elf has seen better days. >> we've never ever seen him like this. >> and phoebe kicks ray off the couch. >> go sit on your own show's couch. >> it is all coming up on "popstart," today, monday,

december 30th, 2024. >> happy birthday, uncle jerry. >> back home in chicago! >> it is our first time in new york. >> hi, mom! >> watching in orlando, florida. >> visiting from south carolina. >> florida! >> riverside, california. >> missouri. >> and houston, texas. >> celebrating my 80th birthday. >> hi to our kids in jackson, mississippi. >> and thanks to our parents for baby-sitting.help, folks. glad you are with us on this monday morning. look at that crowd outside this december on the plaza. the place is packed. >> it is packed out there. and i guess a happy 80th birthday. we'll find out when we get a chance to get outside and get

hanging >> always welcome the kaylee hartung and hallie jackson. sav savannah, hoda, craig, al, all enjoying a little time off. it is a busy morning. we want to get right to your news at 8:00. of course, the world is remembering the life and legacy of former president jimmy carter. the nation's 39th president died yesterday at the age of 100. his legacy reaching far beyond his years in the oval office as a peacemaker and a humanitarian who shaped the country and the >> my name is jimmy carter, and i'm running for president. >> he was the longest living former president in american history. jimmy carter, a virtually unknown politician outside the state of georgia when he ran for president in 1976. the political outsider and born-again christian was viewed by many as a welcome change. carter narrowly defeated president gerald ford in the general election. once in the white house, however, his lack of experience

in washington politics became a severe handicap. congress blocked some of the legislative initiatives he prioritized. but carter found more success with matters of foreign policy, emerging as a champion of human rights. the camp david accords a major achievement of his presidency. then there was iran. dozens of americans were taken hostage. a mission to rescue them ending in tragedy. >> it was my decision to attempt the rescue operation. the responsibility is fully my own. >> at home when the economy tanked, so did carter's popularity. in 1980, jimmy carter lost his re-election bid to ronald reagan in a landslide. but he never lost faith in himself or his principles. carter's love story was one for the ages. he married rosalynn smith in 1946. she became not only his closest friend but his trusted adviser. >> the best thing i ever did was marry rosalynn. that was the pinnacle of my

life. >> after leaving the white house, theer dedicated themselves to public service. the carters established the carter center in 1982 and promoting democracy around the world. >> the bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices. >> in 2002 at age 78, carter became the third american president to be awarded the nobel peace prize. his work for habitat for humanity spanned decades. in november, carter said good-bye to rosalynn. his wildfire of 77 years. after a post-presidency like any other, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home surrounded by family, a leader that worked to serve not only his country but the world. a life well lived. president biden has scheduled a national day of mourning for

president carter on january 9th. he will be laid to rest at his hometown of plains, georgia right beside his late wife rosalynn. >> many more remembrances to come. now to the presidential transition and a battle in the tech industry over immigration visas for highly skilled workers. and that looming tiktok ban. gabe gutierrez is covering it out from outside mar-a-lago down in florida. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. it is usually president-elect trump's promised crackdown on illegal immigration and which workers should be allowed in this country. president-elect trump on an issue dividing high-profile supporters over h-1b visas. that allow foreigners with highly coveted tech skills to work in the u.s. for up to six years. >> h-1b visas, that's not what it's about. it's about taking american jobs

and bringing over indentured servants at lower wages. >> trump telling the post i always liked the visas even though he criticized it while running for president in 2016. now saying i have many h-1b visas on my properties. it's a great program. the controversy has been dividing republicans for days. billionaire elon musk has been defending the program along with others on the tech industry, which relies heavily on those workers. some republicans skeptical of the program. >> i think the abuses of the h-1b program have been evident. >> trump appearing to agree with musk. >> someone graduates at the top of the class, they can't make a deal with the company because they don't think they're going to be able to stay in the country. that's going to end on day one. >> over the weekend, musk threatened to, quote, go to war on the issue. but later wrote that the program is broken and needs major reform. it all comes as the tech industry faces another looming battle, a ban on tiktok in the

u.s., set to begin january 19th if the social media giant is not sold by its chinese parent company. in a new legal filing friday, the president-elect is trying to buy himself time, asking the supreme court to delay that ban, arguing the unfortunate timing of the law interferes with the incoming administration's ability to negotiate a resolution. it's the latest move in trump's complicated history with the app, trying to ban it in 2020, then promising throughout his 2024 campaign to save it. the supreme court is scheduled to hear arguments on the tiktok case on january 10th, leaving just nine days to issue a decision before that ban would take effect. >> gabe gutierrez live for us down in west palm. thank you. three firefighters and a dozen passengers were injured this weekend when a fire struck drove around rail crossing arms into the path of a passenger train. it happened in del rey beach, florida. video was captured by a camera on the train. the video cuts off just before impact.

it is still unclear why the fire truck went around the crossing arms. the investigation is still underway. the firefighters are said to be in stable condition and the train passengers were only treated for minor injuries. >> that's a terrifying scene there. that's the news. now time for a boost. this is a good one. a high school football player lives in germany. he was in the u.s. over the holidays to play in the u.s. army bowl. what he did not know is that there was someone very special in the crowd just watching him play. take a look. >> hey, you're far away from home. i'm sure you are a little home sick right now. are you missing your family? >> definitely. definitely. it is kind of hard. all these families coming from texas and nearby. but i'm flying back to germany tomorrow, and i'm really excited for that. >> oh, that's the best! >> i love the camera pan, and there she is, justice' mom. she flew all the way from germany to texas to surprise her son, a christmas gift. that family is going to cherish

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stands are still echoing with the sounds of the sunday night football here, the cheers and celebration and something entirely unique for northwest stadium. this football team has its own official marching band. it is a sight and sound that makes a game at northwest stadium a unique experience in the nfl. the washington commanders' band, one of just two official marching bands in the league. >> the environment, the atmosphere this season has been electric. >> reporter: performing pregames, halftimes and one of their favorite traditions, a parade around the concourse before kickoff. and it is a vibe. up close and personal with some of the most loyal fans in football, everybody just jamming out. do you feel like you are living the dream right now? >> yes. playing in the stands, doing the parade, doing the pregame show is surreal. >> reporter: she is in her

second season as the band's music administrator. she grew up an art student in d.c. >> we do have some that are full-time professional musicians and also folks that are music educators or lawyers or accountants. so we have a nice range of people. we have people in their 20s, people in their 60s. they love being a part of the game day atmosphere. they love being musicians and being able to share their talents with such a big audience. >> reporter: a pro marching band is a mostly bygone tradition. what does it mean to be a part of this long tradition? >> it's really meaningful to be a part of this team and franchise. it is an honor and it is an honor to be there with all these musicians. >> reporter: that's certainly the case with ryan, a sax player in his second season and a die hard fan. >> not so long ago i was up in those stands as a little kid

watching the same team. i get to come out here on game day, wear the uniform, wear the logo, and it is really cool. >> reporter: luis and his trumpet are finishing up season number 28 in burgundy and gold. >> seeing them get hyped gets us excited and we can't to hype them up. it's a lot of fun. >> reporter: the band returned in 2022 as a 60 piece ensemble. leaving behind their 9:00 to 5:00s, playing at community events and on football sunday banding together for their proudest tradition, leading the crowd in the team's fight song "hail to the commanders," playing it every time the team scores. >> it's jayden daniels, end zone! >> reporter: which this season, yeah, it's been a lot. fighting for old d.c. for eight decades, and it never gets old. >> every time it's surreal. every time it feels like the first time and it is a really,

really crazy experience. >> reporter: while most teams, including the commanders, are making that push to the playoffs hoping to get that super bowl appearance, the commanders marching band is already thinking ahead to next season. auditions for the new spots that open up every year will get started a few days after super bowl lix. back to you guys. >> thank you so much. not just a good beat, but these guys are marching into the postseason this go-around, too. that's music to the ears of everybody around washington. >> you have got to see them live. >> it adds so much to the game day experience. i have to shout out my thursday night football director. that was his idea for us to cover the band and all of the magic that it brings to the commanders fans. >> a huge win for pierre and for us here to be able to showcase that. that's awesome. >> yeah. thank you so much. let's get a quick check of the weather. dylan is here back with more. >> we have the big ball drop tomorrow night in time's square. it is going to rain leading up to it. for folks waiting outside for

the ball to drop, it will be raining for most of the evening. we could see the heavier rain lingering and then it is going to come to an end. at least it will not be too, too cold. temperatures 50 degrees at midnight tomorrow night and then going into new year's day, lots of sunshine for a good portion of the middle of the country. although much, much colder. teens and 20s in the upper midwest. another northwest storm will make its way on shore with rain and mountain snow. it will linger with some lake

and that's your latest forecast. >> and you are doing double duty for us, handling "popstart" for carson. >> let's start with "saturday night live." as the show gears up to celebrate its landmark 50th season, we are getting a look at where it began. "snl" posting a teaser yesterday, showcasing the very first time that cast members stepped on to that iconic stage. >> hi. i'm not sure -- i'm amy poehler. >>eth meyers. >> tracy morgan. >> kate mckinnon. >> my name is phillip hartman. i'm like to introduce you to some of my characters. >> a pleasure to be here. >> i'm sorry. >> why am i so special. >> why don't you shut up! >> good night. and have a pleasant tomorrow.

>> it's so fun to see them so little. all those auditions turned into some pretty successful roles on the show. of course, the snl 50th anniversary special will air sunday, february 16th live on nbc and peacock. we have been building up to this one. >> as we should. >> i know. speaking of "saturday night live," let's talk about will farrell as buddy the elf once told us. >> the best way to spread christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. >> however, last night at the l.a. kings game, apparently buddy was feeling some post-christmas blues. >> buddy the elf is a huge kings fan, but we have never ever seen him like this. i stopped by just to check in on him. he's smoking a cigarette rink side. he's got a 5:00 shadow. he's looking disgruntled saying it was a tough holiday season, you guys, and just looking for a kings's' win. >> he's a little worn out. it is a busy season. no worries, there was a reason

to smile. l.a. ended up taking that game 5-4 over the philadelphia fliers. >> throwing back a cocktail. >> that stresses me out, too. i don't want to see him like that around the holidays. >> a little holiday stress. next up, lisa kudrow is returning to the friends" set, kind of. she stopped by the warner bros. lot in los angeles and paid a visit to the iconic sitcom's couch. she was joined by her "no good deed" co-star ray romano who filmed on the same lot. let's just say there was a bit of a turf war. >> you know, "everybody loves raymond" was filmed on this lot, too. we're two stages down. you have to go vis our stage. okay, next. never mind. got to go. >> hey! go sit on your own show's couch. he just jumped on this couch. >> it is not all about "friends"!

what about family? >> it is like a crossover episode playing out in realtime. next up, "wicked." we still can't get this number out of our heads. ♪♪ >> peter is tapping his foot to that one ♪ >> peter is tapping his foot to that one. >> this is peter alexander's music right here. >> you know it. >> it turns out "wicked" has one more reason to be dancing through life this morning. the film is highest grossing adaptation of a stage musical of all time. the broadway blockbuster racked up more than $634 million globally. the previous record was held by the 2008 movie musical "mamma mia." inspired by abba's hit catalog. a reminder, the movie will be available to rent and purchase starting tomorrow. >> this is my biggest headline of the morning, maybe. >> i haven't seen it.

>> i haven't either. i'm over here so embarrassed. >> we're going to get the kids into it. we're doing a whole sleepover in the living room, watch some "wicked". >> i'm glad to know i'm not the only one. >> the ladies defying gravity this weekend. i like it. glen powell transforming into his next role. hulu released the first check of "chad powers," a new sports comedy series. the show follows a once nfl-bound quarterback who disguises himself to walk on to a struggling southern football team and attempt the ultimate comeback. here's a tease. >> i got something coming up. ♪ >> something kind of big. >> check out the prosthetics there. the series is based on a 2022 espn and omaha productions sketch where eli manning played the chad powers character. eli will serve as executive

producer. alongside his brother peyton. "chad powers" starts streaming fall 2025. >> i didn't know you could make glen powell unattractive, but the prosthetics, really? >> the minnesota vikings, the nfl team has been going viral all season for their end zone celebrations, from white chicks to the parent trap, they have re-created iconic movie moments and yesterday was no exception. after a safety recovered a fumble, he led his teammates into their newest choreography, recreating high school musical's big finale, "we're all in this together." they captured the early 2000 magic of zac efron and vanessa hutchins. >> how much rehearsal do they need? >> here's what's great about it. they're defensive players. their defense is so good that they have this many reasons to celebrate. they have been such a hit in the league this season. and very, like you were saying,

2000s. for millennial kids, it's -- everything is -- >> the coaches are like, guys enough of the high school musical. we have to practice our defensive positions. >> it is so good. >> dylan, thank you so much. up next, music, sports, movies. what were americans searching the internet for the most this year? we will reveal the top trends on google in 2024. but, first, your local news.

we are back at 8:30 on this last monday of 2024. we are back at 8:30 on this last monday of 2024. look at this awesome holiday week crowd out here on the plaza, including, by the way, some folks from my hometown in pennsylvania. shout out to them. coming up, we have a lot to get to, including the top trends in

google searches this year and the news, the movies, the stars and why the word brat was more popular than ever. >> this is a huge crowd. how are you all doing today? this is a pretty good group today. we've got another popularity contest of sorts today. we brought you top-selling items in fashion, home and beauty all yearlong. just ahead, chassie post will feature the best of the best that you can still grab online. >> also ahead, guys, let's get excited. we have a magician in the house. here with some fun tricks up his sleeve. you want to stick around to see his slight of hand. and then coming up on the 3rd hour, we are re-living al's night on broadway for "back to the future: the musical". >> i cannot wait to see that. >> tomorrow, we'll help you get your new year's eve party popping, so to speak.

if you are like me or dylan or okay kaylee, your night of rest. >> how quickly can i go to bed on new year's. >> yeah. it is a fight to see who can make it to 10:00. >> this is nice, right? this is not a bad way to finish the year. temperatures up to 50s for highs today. we are looking for the heavy rain we had pass through here this morning. that's where we're seeing the heavy rain this morning. also, some slick roads across south dakota and wet weather through the midwest. record high temperatures through the southern plains. as we get to the middle of the week, it still gets a little messy. rain takes over the east coast and eventually moves up into the new england area, bringing snow and rain that way. it is still active out west with rain and mountain snow. sunny and cool the middle of the country. then we finish off the week fairly quiet. lake-effect snow. it will start to cool down in a lot of areas, and we are looking well, after a stormy weekend, we are left with some chilly overnight lows. but look at that. we have more sunshine in

the picture to carry us into the new year. our temperatures inland will stay in the upper 50s and 60s. i don't see our next rain chance getting here until we go on into 2025. that will be next friday. san francisco and the peninsula. so some stunning skies right now. if you can get out with your friends and family. highly and that's your latest and that's your latest forecast. >> dylan, thank you very much. just a fun way to look back at the year that was through the lens of the top google searches of 2024. but, first, this is "today" on nbc.

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i'm telling you. welcome back. as we close out 2024, we are taking a look back at some of the most clickable moments of the year. >> who else but google is out

with its annual year in search report, highlighting the top trending searches over the last 12 months. here with a glimpse of the events that defined 2024, sara armstrong. good morning. good to see you. >> thank you for having me. >> this is kind of fun because as we look back on the year that just passed, google is a pretty good lens to remember what was in our minds and what we were talking about over the course of the last year. let's start with the news, if we can, for a moment. what were the key news moments that caught our eye? >> right. we're looking at aggregate anonymous searchch data. over the entire year and the election far and away our top topic of the year. we saw searches of where to vote hit an all-time high in the united states this year. then after that we have copa america, the soccer tournament, held in 14 cities across the u.s. a lot more soccer interest from americans than we usually see. of course, the olympics. i was tuning in to nbc for that.

we saw the australian breakdancer was very popular. >> i feel like snoop got a lot of looks. >> snoop dogg was trending. i'm excited for more of him. and then simone biles. >> we just saw simone. i was wondering if she was up there. really, if the election was the top searched phrase, it is no surprise that many of the most searched people were involved with the election, right? >> you're right. usually we see actors, athletes dominating that people list. this year it is politicians. we have president-elect trump at the top, followed by vice president harris and the vice president-elect vance. we saw the top of the ticket really spike when president biden stepped out of the election. and then, of course, for vance when he was named as the nominee. >> let's bring it down in entertainment, the palate cleanser, if you will. movies, there was a surprise here. >> yeah. i don't know if you saw "inside out 2". >> love it. >> you probably did with the girls. >> the girls have.

i need to see it. >> isn't it so sweet? i definitely recommend it. and a stacked cast. we saw a lot of interest in the cast there. that was followed by "beetlejuice beetlejuice." big year for sequels. we saw a lot of halloween costumes for that as well. and then third on the list is a movie that had a little bit of drama. we have "it ends with us." it spiked not just because of a best-selling novel but because of the off screen controversy. >> the justin baldoni, blake lively deal. >> 2024 was the year of the pop star. same for search, right? >> the pop girls took over the summer. it was so fun to see. we have the sweat tour coming in at number one. it was brat summer. we saw the word "brat" hit an all-time high in search history. short and sweet,

sabrina carpenter really skyrocketed in interest. she gave us hits like "espresso," "please, please, please." and then we have the i trust you tour. >> if you are watching, you are saying that's not possible. where's taylor swift. but the way we measure this is why she's not popping right now. >> that's a good question. taylor swift is always popular. we're looking at the searches that had the biggest increase from 2023 to 2024 to see what's unique about this tour. eras tour popular last year, popular this year. >> she blows everything away on a daily basis. >> exactly. versus something like brat, which peter didn't need to google, he was fully aware, but a lot of people when charlie xcx came out were talking about this. >> let's talk about theories when it relates to life and relationships. >> lots of theories online this year. i don't know if you have heard of the burnt toast theory. >> yes. i'm a little too online.

i'm familiar with the theories. >> i often burn toast. >> there we go. i'm chronically online, too. so this is one where people are saying maybe a minor inconvenience happens to you in the morning, but that could protect you later in the day. maybe you burn your toast, but that saves you from getting into a car accident, that sort of thing. >> i love the orange peel, which is when you hand an unpeeled orange to your partner. it is like a litmus test to see what they do. do they say peel your own orange or do they peel it for you? >> if they peel it for you, that is a sign that the relationship will last. i think the bar is a little low on this one, but people were really into it. >> there was one more. what's the last one we got, october theory. >> it's the idea of instead of starting on january 1st, start a little earlier, lay the ground work in october, and then you will be hitting the ground running in the new year. >> they call that the winter arc too, right?

>> i should have started by winter arc in october. >> it is so hard to end with october. >> if you are starting in january, that's not so bad. i'm starting in january on my resolutions but maybe next year. >> good news, i burnt my toast this morning, so i guess i'm in good shape. coming up next, we will turn from the year's top google searches to your favorite bestsellers from home to beauty and more. chassie post will tell us what we were all shopping for in 2024. but, first, this is "today" on

we are back now with a special year-end edition of "today's bestsellers." all year we brought you top items in fashion, beauty and more. and now shop "today" contributor chassie post is selling our most popular bestsellers in 2024 that you can pick up now. to shop along with us, scan that qr code below. good morning. >> good morning! >> i love reviewing all the things that viewers loved so much, and we're starting with this flannel vest.

>> yeah. one of the most popular fashion items this year, this fabulous flannel sleeveless jacket/vest. it even gives a scarf vibe, right? >> yeah, it's cozy. >> this flannel type material is a great layering piece. here we have a team wearing it. they both look fabulous. i love that it's great for all ages. and plaids huge in 2024. so i love that you can get in on that trend as well. and also, the sizes small through 4x. they start at around $29. i just love these, right? >> everybody loves makeup that had a dual purpose. >> well, this had a triple purpose. this is from e.l.f. this is called the multi-stick. 71,000 ratings. what shoppers loved so much is that you can use it on your

cheeks, your eyes and your lips. and if you put it on, it goes on really creamy. >> yeah. the color really shows up, too. it drys in this wonderful powder finish. so it lasts all day. dylan, it's $4. >> and it's so tiny it will fit right in your purse. >> i mean, it is a 3-in-1 product and shoppers totally love it. i get why.a kiss it has a kiss of color. i love, love, love this. so this is a travel cordless rechargeable makeup mirror. and what's so great about it is the brand says it has 70 l.e.d. lights. it has three different light settings. and my favorite part, it's got a magnetic ten times magnifying mirror, which you can see too much. >> sometimes those are scary. >> it's really helpful. it's hands free because the

cover works as the stand. >> and it also folds up. >> yeah. you throw it in your back. so it's cordless. you can use this any where. traveling, work, the gym. so that's under $20, around $17. >> okay. you were writing about this mask. >> oh, my goodness. so kiehl's is a mega popular brand. i love this. this is their rehydrating mask. what's so great is you can use it overnight. you can use it as a 15-minute mask or a cold cream cleanser to take off your makeup. so it is designed to really bring in moisture to the skin. >> you can feel it. >> yeah. it won't clog your pores and your skin won't feel greasy. also, our producer's husband uses this in the wintertime. and i love this reviewer said that it feels like a huge drink of water on your face. >> what we all need right now. >> we all need that for our face. >> we got a popcorn machine for christmathis year. >> you did.

>> does the same job. >> well, this is so popular, dylan that 19,000 five-star reviews. it is from dash and it is a hot air popcorn popper. no oil. no preservatives. i ve this top thing there. you put the kernels in there, but you can also melt butter in there. >> that's the problem, the amount of butter. >> so good. and it is so fast. you saw in this video 16 cups of popcorn in under five minutes. this is around $20, and it is so cute and compact. >> you've got to clean the shower. >> we do. our viewers love, love, love this product. i totally get why because cleaning the shower, is it fun? no. but it is a lot easier now. this is called the wet and forget shower cleaner. it comes with a little nozzle. you just wet it. you spray from top to bottom. you forget it. 8 to 12 hours, it does all the work for you. no scrubbing, no wiping, no nothing. you just rinse.

>> really? >> you can use it on everything. >> sounds too good to be true. you can use it on your tile, on your shower door, fixtures, even your shower curtain. this stuff is a miracle. it's $20. it lasts for 12 weeks. >> it is a nice, big bottle, too. thank you. good one. to purchase these products, head to today.com/shop. prepare to be amazed. matthew is here to treat us to some mind-blowing magic right here in studio 1a. i'm checking for my wallet. thank you. but, first, this is "today" on

we are back at 8:50, bringing this hour of "today" to close with a little magic in studio 1a.

i feel like we are spread out. >> good lighting. >> do we have to place bets? >> i don't have any cash. >> matthew is one of the magicians you can see at speakeasy magic where they specialize in classic parlor magic with a twist. >> that is just what he has in store for us today. matthew,w, thank y for being with us. this will be interesting. i have not done live m magic on national television before. i have been a participant. this is all close-up stuff. this is hand work. this is like subtle. >> the best kind. look, you see magic often on tv or on a big stage. that could be great. but the best magic happens right here, this close. you know, this is my favorite. >> when did you first realize that you had this gift of slight of hand? >> i don't know if i ever had a gift. i don't think people do. you have to sit with a book in the mirror as a kid and figure out how do you hide things? how do you lie? how do you become deceptive and hide things well. you have to find a mentor to teach you as a boy and meet

other magicians that teach you. i don't know if it was a gift, exactly. it wasn't for me. i had to work for it. >> what can people expect at speak easy magic right here in new york? >> six years ago, the brilliant to robbins had this brilliant idea of let's call in the best pickpockets, the best mind readers and put them in one room and figure this thing out. and six years later, we're doing eight shows a week, tuesday through sunday. you're going to get -- you are getting to see a lot of different kinds of magic. often, you see one magician doing one sort of form. this is a big range. we call it speed dating with magic. >> this is a speed date for america right now. why don't you lead the way? >> i love that. any of you learn to do a trick as a kid? >> basic. >> how old were you when you learned it? >> 7 or 8. that's the window of time when you learn magic. no one ever says 45.

i learned this when i was 9. i still do this as sort of a warmup. i will sit backstage at the show. i will sit backstage and practice this. hold this for me, if you don't mind. watch this one. yeah. you see it melt away like that. >> where did that go? >> open up. >> what! >> it's a little invasive. would you hold out your hand for me. >> sure. >> i want to take one back. if i take one out, how many do you feel now? >> i still feel two. >> i haven't done it yet. you're holding kind of tight. can you open up all the way. if you hold tight, they go back in this napkin. it is not your fault. well, it is your fault. >> whais going on here? >> you have to help people see the thing in their head. that's what makes magic work. you trick their mind. it doesn't really happen in your hand. you help people see the thing.

i will give you an example. if you had a toothpick in a napkin. i don't know. what do you see? what does that look like there? >> an umbrella. >> stop it! >> look at that! >> that's so cute. look at that. a cocktail. i could make shots for you, if you want. that was in my mouth. you know, the funny thing about magic is it's old and it's been around a long time. there is this one trick that i love doing so much because everyone has seen it. everyone knows it. they think it is the oldest one, over 5,000 years old. anywhere on earth, put three cups down and they know the game, right? where you lose money, that game. >> i have never been so intense. >> i stole these from a bar. i stole a magic wand from a bar, too. they had some fake fruit, like rubber olives for decorations. i took one of those, right? cute. you spin the wand, you actually get another olive.

>> wow. >> thanks. if you spin the wand fast, you get a third one that kind of flies out. >> oh! >> that was for you. >> did you not see that? >> i'll slow down. >> what is happening? this is nuts. >> i learned this the hard way on things that were too big like lemons, limes, whatever they had around theitchen. it is better when you are this close, right? >> i alike literally -- >> where else would they be, right? >> what is going on in this place? >> there is no trap doors. check it out. they're solid. >> yeah. >> i wonder what drink goes in these things. they're like viking cups like the blood of your enemies. >> i can't. >> it's wild, right? >> take the wand for me. >> i have to tell you, i'm very

nervous. the illusion, there is just something about it. >> it's creepy, right? >> my analytic brain is trying to figure out how you are doing it. >> tap any cup. tap one. >> wind it down. let's see it. >> i will take one out like this. >> that's cute, right? there is a hole. you drop it through the hole. that's how it works. >> what! >> go straight through and let it fall like that. i tell you what, i'll explain. >> what are you doing tonight? >> i'll explain this. no, i won't. need a drink? what is your drink?? what do you like? >> after this, something stiff. >> we will have to see the rest as you close it out. >> okay. so watch this. here is how it works.

36 i-5 scott mcgrew new video shows the frightening moment when a car crashed into the christmas in a park. downtown san jose. it happened yesterday afternoon around five. witnesses say police were attempting to make a traffic stop. driver tried to get away driving into the valet area of the hotel across from christmas in the park, then started driving the wrong way on market street, entering the holiday display and crashing near the center. we're told nobody was hurt. we have reached out to police for more information. happening now a lasting legacy. president jimmy carter died at the age of 100. right now, an nbc bay area. a look at his life and legacy, including the lasting impact he made right here in the bay area. plus, new year's eve 2020 for less than 24 hours away. how is san francisco preparing to ring in the new year? our ginger conejero saab speaking with business owners for our midday newscast. you can watch on roku, pluto and other streaming platforms including

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this morning on the 3rd hour of "today," the upside, the young artist behind these amazing creations. then later, dylan is taking us alongside on the scream truck. >> i'm a little rusty. it's been many years. >> nice! >> and gets the scoop on how